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Tool Install & Qualification Project Manager
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “PROGRAM MANAGER TECHNICAL” (Information Technology Project Managers) in OR: $149k–$205k, median $177k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: Build the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing At Intel Foundry, you'll help deliver some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Working alongside engineers, suppliers, construction teams, and manufacturing partners, you'll play a key role in equipment installation, qualification, and factory readiness that enables next-generation technology. This is an onsite position requiring presence at the work location five days per week. What You'll Do As a Tool Install & Qualification Project Manager , you will lead the planning, coordination, installation, and qualification of semiconductor manufacturing equipment while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Key Responsibilities • Drive tool installation and qualification activities from equipment delivery through startup and readiness. • Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, OEMs, and contractors to meet critical installation milestones. • Develop and manage installation schedules, pull plans, and execution strategies. • Ensure facility, utility, and equipment readiness to support successful startup and qualification. • Participate in design and constructability reviews to identify risks and improve installation efficiency. • Resolve installation issues, drive root-cause problem solving, and implement sustainable corrective actions. • Capture lessons learned and share best practices to improve future installation and qualification efforts. • Maintain compliance with Intel safety, cleanroom, quality, and site requirements. Behavioral traits that we are looking for: • Strong technical problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills. • Ability to make sound decisions with limited information and drive execution. • Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project milestones. • High ownership, accountability, and initiative. • Adaptability and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment. • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. • See Intel Benefits for more details. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Note: • This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. • This is a fixed-term contract position with an anticipated assignment duration of 12 months. Employment under this contract is temporary in nature and will end upon completion of the assignment period unless extended based on business requirements. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related field with 1+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience. OR • Associate's Degree related to semiconductor manufacturing and 3+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience. OR • 5+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience will be considered in lieu of a degree OR • 3+ years experience specifically in EPI, Diffusion, Anneal, Implant, Spatial/ALD install or deinstall. Preferred Qualifications • Semiconductor manufactur